University of Kentucky Agricultural News

Aiken, Wendroth become Fellows of national professional societies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:41:00 +0300

Two professors in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently were named Fellows of two professional societies during the societies' annual meetings in Pittsburgh.

Glen Aiken, who is an agronomist and animal scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Agricultural...

Center revitalizes UK College of Agriculture's presence in Eastern Kentucky

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:10:00 +0300

For decades the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has offered Eastern Kentuckians vital support through Robinson Forest, Robinson Station and the Wood Utilization Center. Until now, all three units were operating independently of each other. Now, all three are combining under one umbrella...

Scientists reflect on 25 years of no-till wheat research

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:00 +0300

No-till wheat research at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has come a long way since a drill dropped...

Workshop teaches how to stretch holiday funds, resources

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:55:00 +0300

For many people, finding enough money to fulfill...

4-H Dairy Judging Team places in national competitions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:40:00 +0300

The Kentucky 4-H Dairy Judging team participated in the All-American Dairy Judging Contest in Pennsylvania and the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo this fall.

"The team competed against 12 other teams from across the United States and...

UK College of Agriculture helping develop fallen stock disposal standards

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:40:00 +0300

Dealing with fallen stock disposal is a reality for any livestock owner and understanding the regulations surrounding the process is likely the biggest challenge. In light of recent Food and Drug Administration regulations, researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture are defining...

Effects of poor nutrition in beef cattle may be delayed

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:36:00 +0300

So far, 2009 has been a great year for forage production in Kentucky with plenty of grass for grazing and even plenty to spare for hay making. Most farmers still have accumulated pasture to graze over the winter as well. But the previous two years of drought conditions still might have an effect...

UK is leader in $6 million study of medicinal plants

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +0300

The University of Kentucky is the lead institute in a group of universities that received a $6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to study the molecular genetics and biochemical potential of medicinal plants.

"Our...

Horse genome publication concludes project initiated in Lexington

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:55:00 +0300

Four researchers from the University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center and a faculty member in UK's Department of Computer Science were among 58 co-authors of a research article published Nov. 6 in Science that...

UK, KSU receive grant to train beginning farmers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:52:00 +0300

Backed by a nearly $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Cooperative Extension will offer a comprehensive training program for beginning farmers and those who are thinking about taking up farming.

The Kentucky's whole farm...